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DETACHING THE MOWER
Lower
the mower
frame
to the ground
and
disconnect
the lifting
chain.
Lower
the cutter
bar to the ground
and dis-
connect
the lifting
cable.
With the lifting
chain taut, remove
the cap
screws
from
the left,
right,
and rear
side
mounting
plates.
Disconnect
the power take-off.
CARE OF THE MOWER
DURING STORAGE
STORING THE MACHINE
Lubricate
all points
of the mower
as shown
in the lubrication
guide, and run the unit for
approximately
ten minutes
to allow
lubricant
to give a protective
coating
to all bearings
and
members
subject
to rust and corrosion.
The life
of the machine
depends on how well
it is taken care of during
the mowing
season
and while
in storage
between
seasons.
The
storing
period
of the machine,
which is
usually
about eight months
of each year,
is an
important
factor
in the life
of the machine.
Apply a light
coating
of oil on all expo sed
metal
wearing
parts.
Make a list
of any service
parts
needed and
order
these early.
This
will
give your
dealer
ample
time
to provide
the parts
and give you
sufficient
time
to install
them before
the next
mowing
season.
Even though the machine
is idle and not
subject
to operational
wear,
it can, if not
properly
stored,
receive
costly
wear and
serious
damage
by being exposed
to the
weather
or by being
struck
by heavy objects.
No machine
should be allowed
to stand outside
unprotected
from
the weather
for a long period
of time
any more
than an automobile.
AFTER REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE AND
BEFORE BEGINNING THE MOWING SEASON
Remove
the excess grease from the mower.
Make sure th~t all bolts
and nuts are properly
tightened.
This
can save wasted
time
and needless
expense.
A storage
shed is a good investment
be-
cause of the savings
effected
by assuring
alonger-lasting
machine,
reducing
the operating
costs,
and continuing
the highly
efficient
mow-
ing performance.
BEFORE STORING THE MACHINE
Lubricate
the machine
thoroughly
in accord-
ance with the instructions
under
"Lubrication"
to make sure that all bearings
have a protec-
tive
coating
prior
to field
operation.
Clean
the machine
of all dirt,
trash,
and
superfluous
grease;
if left
on, it will
hold
moisture
and thus cause serious
damage
from
rust.
SETTING UP
Remove
all wires
and arrange
the parts
conveniently.
..
Lubricate
all bearings
and moving
parts
as
you proceed,
and see that they work freely.
Illust.llA
Bolts
must be used in the holes
in which
they are found,
or in the parts
to which
they
are
attached,
unless
otherwise
shown.
The cap screws
furnished
with
this mower
are identified
by 3 radial
lines
on the head and
are washer-faced
to assure
ma~mum
surface
contact.
See !llust. l1A.
Whenever
the terms
"left"
and "right"
areused,
it should be understood
to mean from
a
position
behind
and facing
the machine.
When assembling
this
machine,
start
at the
beginning
of the setting
up instructions
and
follow
the sequence
of steps for each assembly.
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